Desert Broom Baccharis sarothroides Desert Broom is a dioecious native plant that pioneers in disturbed soils. It’s also a Keystone species. Although much maligned because of its propensity to reseed, this is a fantastic pollinator plant, and you can purchase male plants to prevent reseeding. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Sonoran and Mojave DesertsFamily: AsteraceaeSize: up to 10′ tall and wideSun: Full to part shadeWatering: None once establishedGrowth Rate: FastSoil: TolerantTemperature: Tolerant, Hardy to 10 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Excellent nectar plant, larval host for the Metalmark and Checkerspot butterflies and the Flower moth, Owlet moth and Desert Broom Gall moth, seeds for granivorous birds.Notes: Reseeds readily – get Male plants to prevent reseeding, non-allergenic (pollinated by insects), grows a deep tap root, so remove seedlings when they’re young. Prostrate hybrids are available like Baccharis hybrid ‘Starn’ (P.P.A.F.) ThompsonTM (male plant that grows to 3′ tall x 5′ wide) and Baccharis hybrid ‘Centennial (female clone that sets seeds). Resources Public ASU Spadefoot Nursery Southwest Desert Flora Wikipedia Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants AZNPS Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
